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SW52OPT
2002 BMW 316
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration SW52OPT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,849 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 87,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,831 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 85,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
25 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,795 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,553 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,206 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 71,206 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,541 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,182 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,304 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018 11 Jun 202610 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 47,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- noise from brakes rear wheels, parking brake my require adjustment or repair
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
15 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,512 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 38,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- o/f/f brake back plate insecure, requires replacement or repair
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
12 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,339 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202611 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 34,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,117 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,300 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 22,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,968 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 18,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,697 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
3 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 12,603 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202622 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,453 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202613 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 8,510 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2008 11 Jun 202613 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 8,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
13 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 7,227 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2007 11 Jun 20265 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 5,625 MI
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SW52OPT was registered on 2002-09-19
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